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probably because if you ran two or more instances of a domain controller on the same network, massive network conflict errors would occur. some recommend using GSX version of VMWare or installing VMWare on normal 2003 server first and then promoting it to a DC... only recommended if the DC has enough power to run it all. 
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probably because if you ran two or more instances of a domain controller on the same network, massive network conflict errors would occur. some recommend using GSX version of VMWare or installing VMWare on normal 2003 server first and then promoting it to a DC... only recommended if the DC has enough power to run it all.

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I thinkk fostejo is correct -- the problem is loading down your domain controller. &nbsp;<br />
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asian_niceguy's comment is wrong. &nbsp;It is highly recommended to have two or more domain controllers on a network, so if one falls over you still have the other. &nbsp;However, there is no reason to suppose that a VMWare virtual machine on a DC would itself also be a DC. 
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I thinkk fostejo is correct -- the problem is loading down your domain controller.  

asian_niceguy's comment is wrong.  It is highly recommended to have two or more domain controllers on a network, so if one falls over you still have the other.  However, there is no reason to suppose that a VMWare virtual machine on a DC would itself also be a DC.

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I tried to install VMWare on a Windows 2003 server accting as a DC and received the message it is strongly recommended that you DO NOT install VMWare on a DC. Doers anyone know why this is. I do not want to ignore the message and install if it is going to cause problems on my network.<br />
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Peter
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I tried to install VMWare on a Windows 2003 server accting as a DC and received the message it is strongly recommended that you DO NOT install VMWare on a DC. Doers anyone know why this is. I do not want to ignore the message and install if it is going to cause problems on my network.

Peter

Installing VMWare on a Domain Controller

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